Hi folks. I'm probably not the only person on HN who technically qualifies as an Accredited Investor and is interested in investing in pre-IPO companies.

Given the greater requirement for due diligence, though, I've been uncertain how to approach this. My ideal choice would be to find a trusted, hourly advisor who has significant experience advising people in this regard. I am thinking particularly in terms of how to navigate agreements that are more opaque than the ownership of a publicly listed stock, what marketplaces to use and so on.

Does anyone have any experience in this regard? What advisors should I seek? What marketplaces should I investigate? Is there any part of this process that is easier than I'd expect? Minimum invested amounts? Is there any degree of standard processes established for this? Major pitfalls beyond investing in the wrong company? Etc.